There are so many wonderful things about summer: rainbow pedicures, avant-garde tan lines, and drinking rosé at noon without guilt. But my all-time...
Recipes
Shuck Yeah! 6 Fresh Corn Recipes You Need to Try Now
There are so many wonderful things about summer: rainbow pedicures, avant-garde tan lines, and drinking rosé at noon without guilt. But my all-time favorite is fresh corn. That golden Midwest staple shoots up in July and quickly takes over farmers market tables like zucchini’s cooler, more photogenic cousin. Just boiled and buttered, it is already a near-religious experience, but why stop there? These six fresh corn recipes are a little fancier, a little quirkier, and maybe even mildly unexpected. The result is a collection of dishes that can transform backyard BBQs, picnic spreads, and...
Traditional Tamales – A Labor of Love (and Lard)
Making tamales isn’t just cooking; it’s an experience. It’s a slow dance with tradition, a workout for your hands, and a love letter to anyone lucky...
How to Make a Corn & Basil Gimlet | A Summertime Riff on a Classic Recipe
This is not your grandmother’s gimlet—unless she’s been sneaking fresh corn into her cocktails and quietly living her best life. The Corn Cob Basil...
Corn Fritters – The Snack That Makes Friends Fast
If summer had a comfort food mascot, it would be these Corn Fritters—crispy on the outside, tender and sweet inside, and just the right amount of...
Corn Cob Simple Syrup – Waste Not, Sip More
We’ve all been there: you’ve had your fill of buttery, glorious summer corn, and now you’re staring at a pile of naked cobs wondering what to do...
How to Make Homemade Limoncello: Your DIY Guide to Bottled Sunshine
Because life is too short not to turn lemons into liqueur. So, you’ve got a bowl of lemons and a dream. Maybe you're craving a taste of Italy, maybe...
Pucker Up: How to Make Preserved Lemons (and Instantly Feel Fancier in the Kitchen)
Because regular lemons are great… but salty, tangy, fermented lemons are pure culinary poetry. Let’s be honest—preserved lemons sound like something...
Limoncello Spritz: The Italian Cocktail That Tastes Like Summer Vacation
When life gives you lemons… add Prosecco. Picture this: It’s golden hour. You’re on a sun-drenched patio, your feet are up, and in your hand is a...
Braised Eggs with Leeks and Spinach: The One-Pan Wonder Your Brunch Has Been Missing
Savory, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes—this dish is brunch goals. If you’re looking for a comforting, easy egg recipe that works just as...
Twenty Martinis For 2025: The 2000s Martini Craze is Back – Are You Ready?
Once upon a time, martinis were just that – martinis: vodka or gin, vermouth, an olive, shaken or stirred. Then Y2K happened – or didn't happen- and...
BLOOD ORANGE MARTINI
In case you didn’t know, using just plain oranges in cocktails is super lame. This punk rock version slays with its sexy color and hardcore name....
PUFF PASTRY WRAPPED BRIE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND HOT HONEY
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that melted cheese is basically a love language. And when that cheese is Brie, wrapped in flaky puff...
How to Make Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash with Chili Crisp and Tangy Yogurt
Let’s be honest—acorn squash usually gets sidelined for its flashier cousins like pumpkin and butternut. But not today! This Maple-Glazed Acorn...
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